An injury sustained on international duty restricted the usual ever-present John O'Shea to just 19 appearances in 2009/10.
Story of the season: The Irishman's season was all but over in November when he picked up a thigh problem in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off defeat in France. At one stage it looked like he wouldn't play again in 2009/10. Sir Alex explained: “He's got a terrible injury. It's like a dead leg. The problem is that a blood clot has become knotted. It's a long process to clear up and he'll probably miss the season now. It's a bad blow for the boy." But the Carrington medical team worked wonders and O'Shea returned to action as a substitute in April’s 3-2 win over Bayern Munich. Four days later he started in the Reds' 0-0 draw at Blackburn.
Finest moment: The Irishman made his 350th United appearance one to remember when he helped to empty home fans’ seats by doubling United’s lead at the Britannia Stadium in September. O’Shea met Ryan Giggs’ in-swinging corner from the right with his head and flicked the ball into the top corner past a flailing Thomas Sorensen. Sadly, in a season blighted by injury, there weren't too many other opportunities for John to shine.
What’s in store? With his current contract running until 2012, O’Shea is very much part of United’s plans for the future. Expect him to be doing a job for the Reds in defence, midfield, attack or even in goal (he donned the gloves against Spurs in 2007).
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